[Hiring] Disability Resource Officer @Rocky Vista University

Role Description

The Disability Resource Officer supports student access, academic success, and persistence, with primary responsibility for students at the Montana campus and additional university-wide responsibilities as assigned. Reporting to the Director of Disability Support Services, this position combines disability resource professional practice with evidence-based learning support.

• Engages students in the interactive accommodation process.
• Evaluates disability documentation and functional impact.
• Determines or recommends reasonable accommodations.
• Coordinates implementation across didactic, laboratory, simulation, testing, and clinical settings.
• Serves as a campus resource on disability access, applicable law, technical standards, confidentiality, and inclusive educational practices.
• Develops learning and licensure-exam preparation strategies.
• Collaborates with faculty, academic leaders, testing staff, and Student Affairs colleagues to reduce barriers while maintaining essential academic and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Broad working knowledge of medical and health professions education.
• Advanced knowledge of disability assessment and reasonable accommodation practices in higher education.
• Ability to analyze disability documentation and complex accommodation requests.
• Working knowledge of ADA, Section 504, FERPA, and relevant case law.
• Knowledge of national board and licensure examination accommodation processes.
• Knowledge of evidence-based learning strategies and support for neurodiverse learners.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and institutional partners.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and presentations.
• Strong case-management, organizational, and project-management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to equitable access and inclusive excellence.

Requirements

• 3+ years of direct experience supporting students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Experience reviewing disability documentation and coordinating accommodation implementation.
• 4+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in higher education or related fields.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year.
• 12 accrued sick days per year.
• Personal days and 13 ½ paid holidays.
• 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution.